Trip from Soldier, KS to Coffeyville, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 7m

Distance

206 mi

331 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 54m ★

6 AM

4h 7m

8 AM

4h 33m

10 AM

4h 16m

12 PM

4h 14m

3 PM

4h 18m

5 PM

4h 32m

8 PM

3h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Soldier, KS

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city in southeastern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States

Coffeyville, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Soldier, KS to Coffeyville, KS covers 206 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 75, Arizona Avenue, US 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.6 miles on US 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

103 miles from Soldier, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 206 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 7m highway drive covering 206 miles, with most of the trip on US 75 and Arizona Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.6 miles on US 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 122.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 and Arizona Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near US 75 / Arizona Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 206 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (US 75 / Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles (US 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles (US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

16.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 75 / Arizona Avenue

Turn right onto US 75 / Arizona Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

44.2 mi into trip | ~53m in | US 75

Keep slight right at fork onto US 75 toward I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4...

46.4 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 75

Take the exit onto US 75 toward I-470 South, US 75 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-470 South, US 75 South

181.5 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 169

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 169

181.8 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | US 169

Turn right onto US 169

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 75	122.6 mi	2h 25m
Arizona Avenue	27.7 mi	30m
US 169	22.8 mi	26m
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway	12.7 mi	14m
230 Road	10.9 mi	13m
E Road	4.8 mi	8m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	2 mi	2m
East 8th Street	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 75 — 122.6 mi, about 2h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soldier, KS and Coffeyville, KS.

Start on Jackson Street

397 ft · 7 sec · Jackson Street

Turn slight right onto KS 62

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 1st Street

Continue on KS 62

4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road

Turn left onto KS 16

11 mi · 13 min · 230 Road

Continue on KS 16

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street

Turn right onto US 75

28 mi · 30 min · Arizona Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 75

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 75

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina

Merge onto I 70; US 40; US 75; KS 4

2.0 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Take the exit onto US 75

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 75

Toward I-470 South, US 75 South

Keep slight right at fork onto US 75

26 mi · 28 min · US 75

Toward US 75 South: Burlingame Road

Enter roundabout onto US 75; KS 31

186 ft · 2 sec · US 75; KS 31

Continue on US 75; KS 31

39 mi · 49 min · US 75; KS 31

Continue on US 75; KS 58

27 mi · 32 min · US 75; KS 58

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 75

0.1 mi · 8 sec · US 75

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 75

24 mi · 27 min · US 75

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 75

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 75

Merge onto US 75; US 400

13 mi · 14 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward US 169 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 169

23 mi · 26 min · US 169

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 166; US 169

0.4 mi · 42 sec · US 166; US 169

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East 8th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East 8th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

381 ft · 21 sec · South Walnut Street

Turn left onto West 7th Street

210 ft · 9 sec · West 7th Street

Arrive at destination

West 7th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 103 miles from Soldier, KS, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103 miles or 2h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coffeyville, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Soldier, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Soldier, KS

This is one driving day of about 206 miles and 4h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Soldier, KS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 75 for about 122.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103 mi from Soldier, KS · 2h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nevada, MO

103 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103 miles from Soldier, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.6 miles.

Arriving in Coffeyville, KS

The final approach into Coffeyville, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Coffeyville, KS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 49.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.21 one way

$64.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$35.36	$70.72
premium	$4.89	$39.64	$79.29
diesel	$5.61	$45.48	$90.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.8	0	$21.63	$9.89
Efficient EV	51.5	0	$18.03	$8.24
EV Truck/SUV	82.4	1	$28.84	$13.18

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Soldier, KS

Evening in Soldier on Thursday

Local time

5:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coffeyville, KS

Evening in Coffeyville on Thursday

Local time

5:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Nevada, MO

103 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 7m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Soldier, KS to Coffeyville, KS covers 206 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 75, Arizona Avenue, US 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103 miles from Soldier, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Soldier, KS to Coffeyville, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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